OpenScience Collective
Sustainable Funding for Open Science
Academic research depends on open-source software, yet this critical infrastructure remains dangerously underfunded. We're building a systematic solution.
The Crisis in Numbers
The Challenge
Critical research tools operate without sustainable funding. Here's why this matters.
Maintenance Gap
Essential tools rely on volunteer labor and short-term grants. When funding ends, software breaks.
Funding Mismatch
Grants reward new features, not the critical work of keeping existing software running and secure.
Systemic Risk
When maintainers burn out or move on, entire research workflows can fail overnight.
How It Works
A simple, transparent model for sustainable research software.
Collect
~0.1% from research grants goes to a shared fund
Track
Transparent metrics measure software usage and impact
Fund
Resources flow to maintenance, not just new features
Our Tools
Building open-source infrastructure to support the research community.
Open Science Assistant (OSA)
The first modular AI assistant for open science. Get domain-specific help with HED, BIDS, EEGLAB, and more research tools.
Learn MoreExtensible Platform
Built with modern AI infrastructure, OSA integrates knowledge from documentation, forums, and repositories to assist researchers.
DocumentationComing Soon
Full support for HED, BIDS, and EEGLAB by end of January 2026. More research domains to follow.
View on GitHubContributors
Led by researchers and engineers committed to sustainable research infrastructure.
Join the Movement
Whether you're a researcher, university administrator, or funding agency, help us fix research software sustainability.
Questions? Reach us at [email protected]